Purpose of visit: to investigate projects meeting educational and health needs that also create employment opportunities to alleviate poverty

(Registered 19 October 2010)

Name of donor: UK Kerala Business Forum

Address of donor: PO Box 215 Loughton, Essex IG10 3HY

Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): £2,400 flights and accommodation. I also received an upgrade to Business Class by Air India.

Destination of visit: India (Kerala)

Date of visit: 22-30 August 2011

Purpose of visit: as Chair of the UK Kerala Business forum, to meet with the chief Minister of Kerala and the Kerala Chamber of Commerce to discuss proposed infrastructure, waste and education projects in Kerala.